Salary: £143,000 - 143,000 per year Requirements: Minimum 3 years demonstrable industry experience with detailed knowledge of automation and development Creating complex Python3 automation classes for production systems Advanced Python features (Workflows, DSC concepts, Bare Metal Deployment) Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) Bash and PowerShell scripting for OS-level automation REST/SOAP API integration Automated deployment of server, network and storage technologies Supporting large-scale infrastructure environments Reverse engineering legacy/manual builds into zero-touch automation Troubleshooting hardware and software component failures Working within Agile delivery teams Active SC clearance (mandatory) Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Competent in MS Office Suite Certifications (minimum one within last 5 years): CCNP (or equivalent networking certification), VMware VCP, RHCE/RHCA, OCA (Oracle Certified Associate) or equivalent Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science (or related discipline) (desirable) Responsibilities: Support the design, development, build and validation of infrastructure automation components forming part of the XXXX(D) platform Develop low-level automation using Python3 Implement deployment automation using Ansible Generate configuration and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins Perform OS-level automation using Bash for Linux and PowerShell for Windows Server Produce and review design artefacts Support wider system testing activities Work with Service Management to diagnose and resolve issues Operate within Atlassian tools (JIRA & Confluence) for tasking and documentation Technologies: API Ansible Atlassian Bash CI/CD Confluence Hardware Support JIRA Jenkins Linux Network Oracle PowerShell Puppet Python REST SOAP VMware Windows Bamboo Security More: At Puma Berry Ltd, were seeking a highly capable Orchestration Software Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to support a major Defence secure platform in Corsham. Our team is dedicated to creating advanced automation solutions primarily using Python3, Ansible, Jenkins, and Bash/PowerShell. We offer a 24-month contract with the possibility of extensions, a competitive rate, and a hybrid working model with 2-3 days on-site each week. Join us if you are committed to disciplined engineering practice and strong stakeholder engagement within a secure MOD environment. last updated 8 week of 2026